My dog has bumps on her chest that leak fluid. What could it be?

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I just noticed some odd growths on my 2 year old Pugs chest. I squeezed one and some liquid came out the side but just a tiny bit. They are above her nipples in a square on her chest. What could they be? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 17.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Are you sure this is not a nipple? Nipples can be up all the way on the chest. If this is not a nipple then these may be pimples (little abscesses), cysts or tumors. You should have them examined by your veterinarian as tumors should be removed ASAP, especially if they are of a black color (likely melanoma). Abscesses can usually be treated with antibiotics and/or be lanced, and cysts can be evacuated. Your vet may want to do a fine needle aspirate (he takes some material from the bump with a needle and then looks at it under the microscope) to determine whether the mass is concerning.

My dog has bumps on her chest that leak fluid. What could it be?

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